Best High Schools in Creston, IL

High schools
3
Students
3,202
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rochelle Twp High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students

2. Indian Creek High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students

3. Dekalb High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students

Best Middle Schools in Creston, IL

Middle schools
3
Students
1,614
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Indian Creek Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students

2. Rochelle Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students

3. Huntley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Creston, IL

Elementary schools
8
Students
1,871
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Creston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Eswood C C Grade School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students

2. Indian Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students

3. Creston Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students

4. Steward Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Steward Esd 220 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students

5. Central Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 278 Students

6. Tilton Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 330 Students

7. Malta Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

8. Lincoln Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Creston, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Creston, IL has a total population of 826 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Creston, IL

6,687

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Creston, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

41.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

38.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Creston, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Creston, IL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,015 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Creston, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Creston, IL

How many schools are in Creston, IL?

Creston, IL has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,687 students in total.

How do schools in Creston perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Creston score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Creston exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Creston?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 21%
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Steward, IL

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lindenwood, IL

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Flagg Center, IL

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clare, IL

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lee, IL

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
DeKalb, IL

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Creston

Average SchoolGrade
A-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
62%
Avg projected
25%

1 of 1 schools in Creston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Creston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)